Tag: @Thorntonsinc

Gas Station Sandwich Primer

I’ve written a lot about ‘gas station sandwiches,” a term I use to describe the cello wrapped sandwiches, fresh or heat and eat, one finds at c-stores, gas stations, and in vending machines. The earliest ones I remember were from a Virginia company called “Stewart Sandwiches” who sold mostly to bars, concession stands, and schools… Continue reading Gas Station Sandwich Primer

Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review

Fourth in a series of four.  Thornton’s is a medium size gas station chain based out of Louisville. They’ve been rolling out hot snack foods at some of their stations, and I’ve tried their pizza, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches so far. Today I picked up the “Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich,” which is two of… Continue reading Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review

Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3

This is my third look at the hot food side of Thornton’s gas stations, a medium size chain in the South and Midwest. I previously looked at their pizza and breakfast biscuit. My “beef” with all this food is primarily its value proposition, as well as the manner in which its preparation is marketed (previously discussed).… Continue reading Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3

Thorntons Food Review, Part 2

The other day, I wrote about the new food offerings at Thorntons, a regional gas station chain, based out of Louisville.  I reviewed their pizza here. At many locations in the chain, they offer hot snacks in addition to the usual roller grill selections; snacks include breakfast biscuits and burritos, hamburgers, tenders, tater crowns and… Continue reading Thorntons Food Review, Part 2